Painter
This position serves as a Painter within the Engineering Service at the Columbia VA Health Care System. The incumbent of this position works in the 2nd Shift Maintenance Shop and reports directly to the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. Second level supervision is performed by the Maintenance Control Manager. This position performs a full range of duties which includes determining the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish.
- The incumbent prepares area for painting or hanging by removing and/or protecting furnishings; installing drop cloths, masking tape, furniture covers, etc. - Applies coating material using any of the accepted trade devices including those designed to give special effects, for example, brushes, rollers, various types of spray guns and graining devices. - Ensures that the coating finish meets match, texture, decorative, thickness, and level requirements; hangs or repairs wall covering and border using acceptable trade techniques. - Applies special coating materials to produce marbling and graining. - Monitors supply usage and recommends procurement as needs arise. - Safeguards equipment and supplies and ensures proper use, cleaning and storage of each. Work Schedule(s): 2:30pm-11:00pm M-Fr. Tour is subject to change based on the needs of the agency. Position Description Title/PD#: 544-02074-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: This position must frequently lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment that weighs up to ten pounds. Occasionally, he/she may handle materials and equipment that weighs 40 pounds and over. Incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent climbs ladders and reaches above head level to scrape, sand, putty and paint surfaces in cramped and hard-to-reach places. With assistance, the incumbent pulls a swing stage up as many as five floors, and frequently works from ladders, swing stages, and scaffolding.
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.